REVIEW - ARK SKINCARE Age Aware Discovery Collection

Hey guys my day has been pretty crazy today! I went to a cocktail bar last night for a friends birthday celebrations and well...I had a few too many cocktails but hey ho it was 2 for 1 I could hardly argue with that!! And somehow I ended up completely breaking my phone which was major drama for me as that's how I film/blog photos so my phone is literally my life! So there I was rushing into town today to get it fixed which cost me a whopping £100 for a new screen but it was either that or I go without for two whole weeks....anyway the main thing is it's fixed and now I can blog this to you today thank god!!!!

So today's blogpost I thought I'd do a review on some lovely products sent to me from Ark Skincare. Their products are made in the U.K and are never tested on animals. The range is all natural ingredients so no horrible artificial colours/fragrances or irritants!

I've struggled to find something that works for my skin as it's quite dry and sensitive but can get oily too at times which is such a nightmare... I can't stand oily looking skin! So usually the only thing I use on my skin is Simple products which is pretty boring and I wanted to change it up a bit! Anyway I just happened to come by their instagram page which is @arkskincare by the way and had a little nose! I like how the ranges target ages and not skin types and the packaging is so sophisticated. They were kind enough to send out a trial sized pouch of goodies called Age Aware Discovery Collection and I'm quite pleased with the results already I have to say!

On arrival it got 10/10 straight away for presentation! It was in a gift bag all ribboned up and inside there was a pretty white/clear mesh bag (pretty posh compared to my usual simple stuff!) and in the pack I got four squeezy tubes! In there was an exfoliator, a skin purifying mask, a cleanser (recommended by More) and a moisturiser (recommended by OK!) Gotta be good right?!

The trial size pack is on their website: www.arkskincare.com retailing at £28 which is a reasonable price as it kick starts your skin care regime and then if you like their products you can invest in bigger bottles! All the products have a fresh, zingy professional smell too, like you've just gone to the spa for a facial and the packaging is clean/simple but sophisticated. I've tried a few skincare products and I really like ark skincare as I can use their products often as its not harsh on my skin and doesn't break me out into a rash! Having sensitive skin can be such a pain and this is the first brand that leaves me with soft skin and doesn't flare my skin up.

Also you'll get a book when you purchase from them on all of Ark Skincare's range with information on each item. It's very informative and it has tabs on the side to categorise each product age wise. There are tons of products for all ages and all skin types inside it so it's quite helpful for deciding on what to get and finding what's right for you. 

I cleanse and moisturise every other day and in between I use the exfoliator and skin purifying mask twice a week. I find after using them my skin feels young and smooth again and just an overall fresh feeling, It's reduced the shine on my skin and at first it broke me out into a few spots but you've gotta take the good with the bad after all. But 3 weeks later I have had very little breakouts and still no bad reactions to their products so I highly recommend this for sensitive skin! Plus with all their products you really don't need a lot.

The moisturiser is quite thick (not oily thick though) so it spreads really well, it's rich in antioxidants and provides daily protection from the environment. The exfoliator isn't too harsh on your skin like some products I've tried in the past and removes those flaky bits of dead skin and prevents blocked pores! Which is fab as I can't stand horrible black heads! If your having a bad spot day then the skin purifying mask is great for congested pores as it calms and diminishes blemishes. And lastly in the cleanser there's no soap (not harsh on the skin) and it balances out the oily and dry areas and gets rid of any excess sebum and blemishes. 

So overall I genuinely love the product and I'd definitely use it again. It's pricey but it's worth the money! And I think if you have skin like me you'll love Ark Skincare. Make sure you take a look for yourself!!

www.arkskincare.com

Whilst on the subject of skincare what are your fave skin products at the moment?! 

Hope you enjoyed this blogpost! And it proved helpful. Stay tuned for more coming soon xxx

MISSPAP "Going Out Look" - Outfit 1

Heyyyyy guys! I hope you are all fabby and enjoying October so far! The weathers not been too bad up until now and I don't know about you guys but I've been investing in some Autumn/Winter clothes and of course candles (my obsession). I'm really looking forward to Halloween though as I just love the whole idea of acting like a community, dressing up and giving out sweets. I will probably be getting the Halloween dec's out! Do you guys have much planned?!

Onto my outfit I was very kindly sent a stunning pale blue daisy shift dress from  http://www.misspap.co.uk and I'm so glad I got it as it's just so stunning and the pale blue Daisy's work with my purple hair (without trying to sound big headish!). I wanted to create a daytime look and nightime look and so this is my "going out night clubbing look" but to be fair you could wear this to any party or a meal out and still look classy! The dress is quite short so if you're tall you'd probably feel more comfortable with leggings or tights, I'm 5ft 4 and it was just right for me. It's very true to size aswell which I'm glad as normally I struggle to get that in other shops! And the dress was only £19.99 which is a very reasonable price. The dress has a zip which starts right from the top all the way down to the bottom of the back so it's very easy to slip into and out of! Even easier if you have a boyfriend...cheeky!!!

I decided to pair this dress with a jacket as the nights can get nippy now although you don't want something too heavy whilst going out as it can get too hot when boogying on down! So my little denim jacket did me well here. The jacket was from somewhere called Internationale which actually closed down a few months ago where i live but it wasn't very expensive and it's quite light. And to make my outfit feel more 'going outty' I paired it with some wedge heeled River Island boots which were £35 and are available still online I do believe. They are super comfy! I have to have comfy heels when going out as there's nothing worse than getting blisters and swollen tootsies!!

And then finally I added a faux leather silver studded purse to the outfit which went nicely with the black on my dress and gave it an edge.

What I love about this dress is you can style it so many ways whether you pair it with tights, boots and a boyfriend cardi or a leather/denim jack and heels or flats...the list could go on! All in all it's a dress worth investing in :) if you do want to buy anything from misspap's website: http://www.misspap.co.uk then use the code SEPT10OFF to get 10% off your purchase!

Thanks for reading this guys and please leave me comments on how you'd style it and what you think of my first outfit!

Blog you later xXx

Boots - River Island - £35
Dress - Misspap - £19.99
Bag - Gift
Light Blue Denim Look Jacket - Internationale

The Wooly Jumper

So the look I was going for today was simple but still chic as one it was COLD and two I was going into town again....I'm sure I must be coming across as a shopoholic to you guys! And I probably am haha. Anyway I came across a clothing brand on instagram called FashionUnion and I have to say I fell in love with a lot of their stuff! I happened to get a discount code from them to use to blog some clothes I wanted from there and so of course I went and indulged in some new boots and a jumper! (Not that I need anymore). I was really chuffed with the prices/quality of their items so I definitely advise to check out their website: http://www.fashionunion.com there's something for everyone!

So onto the outfit the jumper I bought was cream and had bell sleeves which gave it that cute 'edge' to it. I decided to turn the end of the sleeve up slightly and also roll the sleeve up (see pictures).

As the jumper is quite simple I wore a long silver heart pendant necklace which added to the cuteness! I must say the jumper is super warm and not that horrible itchy knit material that makes you look like you've got fleas! It's nice and loose too which is fab as im not a fan of tight wooly clothing.

I wore my across the body cream leather look bag that has a geometric pattern on the front and my biker look jeans from Primark as I thought they matched. Oh and FYI everyone should check Primark out atm as they have some great stuff in, I ended up spending £85 in there the other week when I popped into the Coventry store and I totally could of come out with more!

And then I wore my perfect booties that were just the right height for walking in so I didn't feel too much like the midgeti am! I love how comfy they are! They have a stretchy bit which gives you that flexibility whilst walking and didn't feel like it was cutting into my leg everytime I took a step.

So that's it for this post, I have to say I'm more of a jeans girl myself but I still like to look good, so hopefully my outfit posts like this will aid those people that aren't so inclined to getting into a skirt/dress! :) I have a few health and beauty brands I will be reviewing soon too such as Hairburst and Ark Skincare so keep an eye out for them! Remember feedback and comments are super appreciated :) thanks guys!! 

Reanne Boots - £30 - Fashion Union

Madisyn Jumper - £18 - Fashion Union

Jeans - £12 - Primark

Heart Key Locket Necklace - Avon - Gift

Cat's Got The Cream

So as from the above title you can guess I was going for a cream theme for my outfit! I went into town wearing this the other week as it was sunny but the breeze was pretty darn chilly! I like this outfit as it's smart but casual as the heels and skinny jeans add that sophistication to the outfit ;)

I recently just purchased this cute long knitted cardigan from Asos. I'm a big fan of boyfriend cardigans as they look good with most outfits and they're nice and warm! I found this cardigan snags a bit too easy though which is a shame as it wasn't cheap! I'm also wearing my super fun necklace from OddsAndSorts which is a marshmallow necklace and totally reminds me of those flump sweets I used to love as a kid (who didn't!).

I wore some cream coloured skinny trousers I got from Primark last year and also one of my favourite tops from there, a horse t-shirt which is slightly sheer but I love the soft peach and beige colours in this top. To match the creams and peaches I added my tanned Fiorelli bag to the equation which I have to say is such an amazing bag as it's so comfy on my arm as the leather look straps are super soft! Plus it has plenty of room in there so it's practical too.

And last but not least I wore my cream coloured shoe boots which I bought off ebay 2 years ago, I love shoe boots and I love the fur trim around the top of these! They have a slight heel but not so it's too hard for walking/shopping in!

I hope you liked this post guys! I have a few collabs coming up in the near future with some beauty products aswell as fashion stuff! I can't wait to blog more! Please let me know what you think of my blog posts so far as feedback is always welcome. I'm going to primark tomorrow which I know is going to be lethal for me! I'll be doing a haul video on my youtube of it which I just hit 1800 subscribers on! Feel free to subscribe to me on there for more http://www.youtube.com/bronnylovesyou that's it for now guys! Blog you later xXx


  Links  

Marshmallow Necklace - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/196357013/pastel-marshmallow-charm-on-silver-tone?
Cream Cardi - http://m.asos.com/mt/www.asos.com//Daisy-Street/Daisy-Street-Cable-Knit-Cardigan-With-V-Neck/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4254129
Trousers And Top - Primark a year ago
Shoe Boots - Ebay 2 years ago
Fiorelli Tanned Bag - http://www.fiorelli.com/

Feeling Autumunal

Hey guys so the other day I paired together ideally an autumnal outfit as let's face it the weather has changed a little! I think it's safe to say its starting to cool down a bit and although we've got the sunshine still there's a bite in the air. Maybe if we're lucky we might get an Indian summer!

My favourite colour in autumn is burgundy as its a nice deep warm red and today I got out my knee high socks (Felt like a school girl again). I bought these off of ebay 2 years ago and I just love the cute little bow as it really finishes them off!

I paired my knee high socks with my black wedge heel boots from river island that were in the sale this year, they were reduced down to £20! I adore river island boots and I blame my mum for the addiction as every year she buys at least 3/4 new pairs (bad influence). The boots are quite plain but I thought as the dress I wore is quite busy I didn't want to take too much attention away from that. The heel isn't too high for everyday wear either.

The dress I happened to actually get from a lovely girl off of Instagram who I've been following for a few months. She actually bought the dress and thought it would look better on me! So I bought it off of her and I have to say I'm so glad I did as it fits perfectly! I love the pattern on it and I'm a fan of smock dresses as they suit all occasions and are loose and comfy! It's from boohoo and I already own two or three other smock dresses from them.

And lastly I got my bag from marks and spencers (yes m&s guys isn't just for old people!) I had a £21 voucher from my 21st birthday to use last year there and found this bag for exactly £21 down from £30 which for me was meant to be! And I love across the body bags as they're safe and less awkward to use! I love the gold chain on it and for a small bag it manages to get all my junk in there hehe.

Lastly I think if I was to style this differently I might next time wear thick cable knit tights in that burgundy colour and add a chunky knit cardigan as now it's getting cooler and I feel the cold ALOT I think I'd feel a lot warmer :P

I hope you enjoyed this blogpost guys as much as I did writing it. Don't forget to follow me on blog lovin and leave me feedback!!

My question for you guys is what's your favourite colour to wear in Autumn? :)

Blog you later! xXx

Bye Bye Dark Circles!!

Hey guys I hope you're all enjoying your summers! I've been on holiday for 2 weeks! One of which I jetted off to Majorca in Palma Nova with friends and my boyfriend. It was brilliant and I'd definitely recommend staying in Palma Nova yourselves it was an ideal location for everything!

Anyway on holiday I didn't get a lot of sleep (going to bed late and getting up super early for sunbeds and breakfast takes it's toll! Hehe) and obviously in the evenings we all like to dress up a bit and so my little pot of glory really helped with covering those eye bags for the nights out :P

Nyx isn't an english brand and I happened to get the "Nyx Dark Circles Concealer" in a swap with an amazing lady over in America. On the nyx website it is $6 so not bad at all price wise! I got it in the shade 'Fair'. Here's a few piccys of the pot/packaging!

I like how it tells you what it uses to cover those dark circles (orange pigment.) It's not a big pot but it's not expensive and it spreads quite far! You have to use your fingers but I think fingers are good for blending anyway. I usually put my eye concealer on whilst prepping the rest of my face before applying foundation. Im really glad I purchased this! Here's a before/after picture:

Before:

 

After:

My eye bags aren't as awful as some people but I still like a flawless complexion! Plus I get quite 'veiny' around my eyes and this concealer sees off those horrible veins!!

Overall I would buy this again if I could! I may have to hint to my penpal for Christmas ;)

I hope you enjoyed reading this blog post and like I said before I will be more active when I start to get a few more readers in! :) im looking to cover beauty aspects aswell as fashion as it's boring just doing the one thing! If you have any requests ask away! Blog you later!!! Xxxxxx

Just a picture before I go of the finishing look ;)

Oh So Retro!

Hey fellow bloggers! Hope you've all been enjoying this lovely sunny weather. It's so nice to get the dresses, shorts and sunnies out! Sometimes I wish summer was all 365 days of the year! 😆

Today I thought I'd blog about these two jumpsuits I bought recently from boohoo! I had some store credit to use so I thought I better use it! And for ages I've been eyeing up jumpsuits on instagram as I've never bought one...like ever as y'no it was something my mum used to wear back in the day haha! I do really like how they compliment your figure though and I was amazed at how comfy they are! And it's something really easy to wear.

As you can see I bought a fitted one for £25.00 called "penny rose print textured jumpsuit" in a size 8 and it's really true to size! It's made of stretchy material so it just slips on with ease! You can easily dress this up or down with heels/flipflops and accessories! This is definitely going into my suitcase for holiday! 

The jumpsuit is made of a textured pattern and I'll be honest you could probably get away with french knickers but I wouldn't suggest wearing your Brigdet Jones pants haha ;) i feel quite retro in this with the aviators and "carpet pattern" as i like to call it. The colour goes quite nicely with my blondey washed out pink hair and speaking of which I can't wait to get my roots done on Monday! I hate my roots showing....just me?!

This Is the other jumpsuit called "aneila floral textured jumpsuit" which is also superrrr cute! It was only £20.00! I didn't take many pictures of this one but it's the same sort of design just in white! :) I think I made the right decision in buying these as they were a fab price! Here's a link to their website for those of you who are not familiar with them: www.boohoo.com 

I hope you enjoyed reading this post guys! If you have any questions or know of any other amazing jumpsuits then comment below! Also any feedback on my first proper blog post would be FAB! :)

 Blog you later!

xXx